Live Johnson, Painter

Born of Mexican parents in California, Live rejoices in her cultural heritage.She has 5 siblings and her Mother,Rebecca, who still enjoys being the family matriarch.As a youngster, her family took many vacations to Tlaquepaque, Mexico where her father was born.The colorful festivities she encountered there made an indelible impression upon her.Like New Mexico, the religious feast days and pageants, fiestas and local carnivals were filled with energy and color. To this day Mexican folk art continues to intrigue and inspire her.Live's paintings have evolved into what she likes to call " Hot Hispanic" flavored art.She paints in vivid hot colors depicting scenes close to her heart...the day to day activities of village life, the quaint and picturesque churches one finds in the countryside,campesinos sharing their culture,dancing, making music, working the land...always trying to capture that joy of living.Live finds joy in Plein air painting...finding color everywhere!She enjoys hearing from her many collectors that her paintings bring them the joy she has endeavored to capture. She continues to marvel and learn from her very talented painting companions and is thankful for their support.Besides her art, Live loves her husband,Andy (of 45 years,)her daughter, Nicole and son, Nathan. ​She proudly admits that they are her biggest fans.Time away from her easel allows her to golf, travel and visit family in Idaho.She says..." My life is full, filled with love and color."